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And here’s some Streetsblog Stories from around the country from the past week:
Fremont ramp proposals would benefit drivers moving through Alhambra, while burdening people who live, learn, and work here. The noise stays here. The exhaust stays here. The danger stays here. Fremont Elementary students should not be asked to absorb more idling cars, more turning, and more traffic along their campus.
Meanwhile, the city looks to refine concepts for specific stretches of Fremont Avenue. Local cyclists of all ages continue to pedal the project forward.
$2000 e-bike vouchers mean “hundreds of households who have the option to load up their kids and groceries on a cargo bike… without sitting in traffic and burning gas.” Applicants must be at least 18 and live in the San Gabriel Valley.
After some concerns about lost parking, residents convinced the city council to keep its complete streets concept uniform.
Fremont ramp proposals would benefit drivers moving through Alhambra, while burdening people who live, learn, and work here. The noise stays here. The exhaust stays here. The danger stays here. Fremont Elementary students should not be asked to absorb more idling cars, more turning, and more traffic along their campus.
The thoughtful redesign fits seamlessly into the old Hayes neighborhood of town.
Meanwhile, the city looks to refine concepts for specific stretches of Fremont Avenue. Local cyclists of all ages continue to pedal the project forward.
The scenic route will run from the edge of Whittier to Fullerton Rd, and it’s already more than halfway done.
$2000 e-bike vouchers mean “hundreds of households who have the option to load up their kids and groceries on a cargo bike… without sitting in traffic and burning gas.” Applicants must be at least 18 and live in the San Gabriel Valley.
